A Tuesday in NYC

Morning

For a long while I thought I wasn't a morning person simply because I loved sleeping for an insanely amount of hours. Growing up, all my friends knew that during the summer you didn't call the Schwak house before noon... maybe even one... And it wasn't just because I slept late it was because mom, dad, brother, sister, dog (and I) slept the morning away practically every day. It's genetic! (although I think we trained dad to be a late sleeper over time)

I adore sleeping! Not even late, just plain ole' sleeping! We're night owls, so sleeping till noon is the only option:)

All this to say, once I'm awake in the AM I'm so excited to be up! It's just the initial getting out of bed part that is a huge struggle!

This morning my alarm went off at 6 and normally I would hit snooze (far too many times) and finally roll off the mattress. One of the many wonderful things about a roommate (in the same room AND in the same bed) is that I get up just so my alarm will stop bothering Mackenzie, but a lot of the time that doesn't even phase me (sorry Mack!)

So back to this morning. My alarm went off at 6 and my eyes were wide. There was another alarm set for 6:30 so I still had 30 minutes. But my body was ready for the day! I laid there for 15 minutes then literally hopped in the shower... after skipping to the bathroom (not really...) Feeling this way first thing in the morning really sets the tone for your day.

I signed up for an audition at 8:30 and now have till 9:45 to be back at the audition space. I'm currently sitting in Times Square having a bagel and coffee, listening to Johnny Diaz (you should check him out!) taking in this crazy city. It's mornings like this that I feel confident in saying that " I'm a morning person!... Once every other month." But I want to be more frequently!

Most people would say "go to bed earlier and you'll feel like this more often." Last night I went to bed at 1:30 after watching Saw 2 & 3 with Mackenzie. A chipper 6 AM morning was not in the books for me, but it happened!

I guess I'll just keep hoping each night:)

Right now I'm just thankful! God is so good and daily I am learning about who I am, the gifts I have been given and how I so desire to serve others with those gifts while loving unconditionally. Where my path will lead... who knows! May I have an open mind and a willing spirit.

Humpday Craftday is coming soon! (get excited Brian!)

An abundance of love,

L